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Wealthy men are playing with the lives of 60 million people as if Brexit were a game of chess, writes Joyce McMillan.

Nicola Sturgeon has been told to forget the prospect of a second Scottish independence referendum as a row broke out with a senior UK cabinet minister over claims of a “talks” snub.

It’s time for Nicola Sturgeon to press the button on IndyRef2, even though it’s not going to take place any time soon.

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David Mundell has come under fresh pressure to resign after the Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab quit over Theresa May’s draft withdrawal agreement, warning it would damage the Union.

Former darts world champion Gary Anderson has hit back at claims he broke wind during a match, saying he thought his opponent had been responsible for the bad smells instead.

The lesson for the SNP from the current shambles over Brexit should be that breaking up Unions is not remotely worth the money and pain, writes Brian Wilson.

Scots football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish said he was “humbled” to receive a knighthood for an outstanding football career and supporting the Liverpool FC’s fans in their darkest hour.

Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has turned up the pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to call a second referendum - insisting his party is ready to start campaigning now